Learwood Middle School Learwood Middle School Choral Music EducationChoral Music Education

Michael K. LisiMichael K. Lisi

DirectorDirector

Choral Music HandbookChoral Music Handbook

PhilosophyPhilosophy Parent and Student ResponsibilitiesParent and Student Responsibilities Curricular Objectives and StandardsCurricular Objectives and Standards Behavioral ObjectivesBehavioral Objectives Mandatory Concert RequirementsMandatory Concert Requirements Concert ScheduleConcert Schedule Grading SystemGrading System

PhilosophyPhilosophy

Empirical research shows that all Empirical research shows that all students can learn to sing.students can learn to sing.

Academic - not extra!Academic - not extra!– Full Credit GivenFull Credit Given

Sacred MusicSacred Music– Musical Heritage and CultureMusical Heritage and Culture– Texts will be discussed.Texts will be discussed.

All Kids Can Learn To Sing!All Kids Can Learn To Sing!

Research shows that musical talent Research shows that musical talent is not a fixed trait.is not a fixed trait.

Both boys and girls go through a Both boys and girls go through a vocal mutation (change).vocal mutation (change).

Students will improve with consistent Students will improve with consistent effort and attention to classroom effort and attention to classroom instruction.instruction.

GradebookWizard.comGradebookWizard.com

Assessment/GradesAssessment/Grades Discipline Records/LogDiscipline Records/Log Message/Email SystemMessage/Email System

– Parent/Teacher CommunicationsParent/Teacher Communications– Teacher/Student CommunicationsTeacher/Student Communications

AssignmentsAssignments AnnouncementsAnnouncements HandoutsHandouts

Performance DatesPerformance Dates

December 15 – Holiday ConcertDecember 15 – Holiday Concert May 14 or 15 – OMEA Choir ContestMay 14 or 15 – OMEA Choir Contest May 25 - Spring ConcertMay 25 - Spring Concert

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 27– Solo and Ensemble March 27– Solo and Ensemble

ContestContest– Participation is at the discretion of the Participation is at the discretion of the

instructor.instructor.

Fair Grading PolicyFair Grading Policy

Students enter 7Students enter 7thth Grade at different Grade at different stages of vocal development and stages of vocal development and have had varying degrees of have had varying degrees of exposure to music reading and exposure to music reading and theory.theory.

If a student puts forth a strong effort If a student puts forth a strong effort and contributes fully to the and contributes fully to the rehearsals, I will minimize the effect rehearsals, I will minimize the effect of music theory and vocal skills tests of music theory and vocal skills tests on the quarter grade.on the quarter grade.

Handbook AgreementHandbook Agreement

Learwood Choral Music Education HandbookLearwood Choral Music Education Handbook– Gradebookwizard.com (under handouts)Gradebookwizard.com (under handouts)– http://www.avonlakecityschools.org/staff/lisi

Print, read, and store for reference.Print, read, and store for reference. Handbook Agreement FormHandbook Agreement Form

– Will be handed out in class during the first week of Will be handed out in class during the first week of school.school.

– Both parent and student should sign and return by Both parent and student should sign and return by the date indicated on top of the form.the date indicated on top of the form.

Any questions? Please email, message or call!Any questions? Please email, message or call!